Obstructive sleep apnea is an obstruction in your upper airway that stops normal breathing for a brief time while you're sleeping. In some people, this can occur hundreds of times each night.

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NORTH PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Few things are as precious as a good night's sleep. People who snore, gasp, or stop breathing may fear overnight testing in a sleep lab. There's been a revolution in ...

There are three main types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep apnea (CSA) and complex sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS). OSA, the most common form, occurs when the muscles in the ...

At-home sleep tests are convenient and cheaper than lab studies. But there are some major differences you should know before buying. Taylor Leamey Former Senior Writer Taylor Leamey wrote about all ...

WASHINGTON — Loud snoring doesn't just annoy your spouse. It could signal dangerous sleep apnea, yet millions go undiagnosed. A government move may help change that: Medicare is poised to allow ...

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Quality improvement programs markedly increase sleep apnea testing in stroke patients, showing effective ways to improve guideline-based care.

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(AP) — U.S. officials are abandoning plans to require sleep apnea screening for truck drivers and train engineers, a decision that safety experts say puts millions of lives at risk. The Federal ...